The secret crag of Western Grit, set in a deep gloomy gorge right bang in the centre of New Mills. The cliff is witheringly steep, and surprisingly tall for grit. The rock is a rather soft and sandy gritstone, not the well-weathered stone you might be used to. These various factors all add up make the routes here intimidating and pumpy propositions.
Routes
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22 trad routes (VD...E5) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| New Mills - Left From the foot of the steps the first rock encountered is a shady bay with the classic line of... |
10 | Trad |
Sun and shade |
Downhill 5 mins |
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| New Mills - Right The right-hand side of the cliff has a fair collection of steep routes on reasonable rock. The arch... |
12 | Trad |
Sun and shade |
Downhill 5 mins |
Dry in the Rain |
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